For Seattle families facing SNAP loss, new grassroots effort brings relief in Ballard
When federal SNAP benefits expired this weekend due to the government shutdown, more than 50,000 Seattle residents suddenly found themselves without essential food assistance. In response, a group of Washingtonians quickly organized a grassroots effort at the Ballard Farmers Market to help keep food on the table for families in need. Continue reading at King 5. (King 5)
Expected slide in WA unemployment trust fund balance could trigger new tax
Washington businesses would need to shoulder roughly $700 million in additional taxes in a few years unless the projected finances of the state’s unemployment insurance fund improve. Officials are looking at ways to avoid such a scenario. Unemployment is relatively low in Washington. But pandemic-era policies and increased usage during the past couple of years have strained the state’s unemployment system, which provides temporary payments to residents who lose their jobs and are looking for new work. Continue reading at WSS. (Joe Raedle)
WA spent a billion in tax breaks to help tech dominate. Was it worth it?
Three decades ago, a promising young industry was taking hold in Washington. The technology sector was robust and growing fast. Microsoft had made the Pacific Northwest home, while newer companies flocked steadily to the region. State lawmakers wanted to keep them coming. So in 1994, the Washington Legislature passed a pair of tax breaks specifically for tech, designed to stimulate the sector. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Karen Ducey)
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